(originally posted April, 2014) I was recently asked to speak at The College of Southern Idaho (my Alma mater, class of 1996) regarding my work in the arts. This opportunity provided a period of reflection as well as some time too research the impact of community-based arts programs. I’ve included […]
children’s theater
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Not every young actor yearns for the bright lights of Broadway, but many do. This summer, I travelled to the Big Apple for 30 hours of professional development training with The Broadway Teachers Workshop. 11 workshops with Broadway professionals, 4 Broadway productions, 3 post-production talk backs with the cast, 20 […]
I recently received an overwhelming donation of literature from a former theater professor. The books includes many scripts and plays for young audiences, but so far I’ve been consuming the resources related to managing and funding a theater company. Like any business owner, the bottom line is always top of […]
I want this blog to be a good resource for our community, but I also acknowledge that data and research derived from others doesn’t tell you why I am so passionate about this movement. So, in an effort to put forth a personal perspective, the following is an account related […]
When I started writing the business plan for Treasure Valley Children’s Theater I had to make a decision about the structure of the organization. 85% of arts organizations in America are 501(c)3 Non Profit organizations. This means they are controlled by a board of directors and funded through grants, donations, […]
I’m reading “The Ultimate Sales Machine” by Chet Holmes. The content isn’t exactly what you would expect. The book is really about strategically planning for business success. In Chapter 4, Holmes describes what the best business strategists know. He writes, “One of the most strategic things you can do is […]